The favourite summer destination of Serbian travellers — Halkidiki, the Olympic Riviera, Thassos, Corfu and Crete.
Greece has been the default summer holiday for the region for decades — close enough to reach by car overnight, yet different enough that every arrival feels like a real journey. Clear seas, affordable prices, familiar food and warm hosts keep families coming back year after year.
The mainland is closest to Serbia: Halkidiki with its three 'fingers' (Kassandra, Sithonia and Athos), the Olympic Riviera with Paralia and Nea Vrasna, plus Stavros and Asprovalta. The islands set a different rhythm — Thassos is the nearest and greenest, Corfu the most Venetian, Crete the largest and most varied, while Santorini and Mykonos are destinations to remember rather than budget escapes.
This is a guide, not an accommodation offer: here you'll find where to go, when to go and what to expect. Book stays and packages through travel agencies or directly with Greek hosts.
The most sought-after part of Greece for travellers from Serbia. Kassandra is more developed, with more restaurants and nightlife (Hanioti, Pefkohori, Nea Potidea). Sithonia is wilder and more scenic, with coves such as Kalogria, Armenistis and Vourvourou often named the finest in the Aegean.
The closest seaside for travellers from Serbia and a classic first family holiday: long sandy beaches, shallow water and promenades full of cafés and shops, all in the shadow of Mount Olympus.
The 'green island', just an hour by ferry from Keramoti. Pine forests reach the sea, and Golden Beach, Paradise and Marble Beach are among the finest in northern Greece. Perfect for a drive around the island.
The greenest Ionian island, with a UNESCO-protected Venetian old town, the coves of Paleokastritsa and the Canal d'Amour. A longer drive, but a completely different feel from the Aegean.
For ten days or more, with a flight: Crete offers Knossos, the Samaria Gorge and pink-sand Elafonisi, while Rhodes combines a medieval Old Town with long beaches. The season lasts into mid-October.
The season runs from mid-May to early October. June and September offer the best balance of price, temperature and crowds — the sea is warm and the beaches half empty. July and August are hottest and most expensive, often above 35 °C.
By car via the Evzoni (Gevgelija) crossing it is about 600 km from Belgrade to Paralia and around 650 km to Halkidiki. Expect border queues in season, especially at weekends. Flights serve Thessaloniki, Corfu, Crete and Rhodes, with summer charters from Belgrade and Niš.
Serbian citizens do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days within 180 days; travel with a biometric passport. Green Card insurance is required when driving your own car. Check current rules before departure.
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